Rusty Bucket - Bexley

4.8

277 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Great for brunch

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

Additional information

Location
2158 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
Phone number
(614) 236-2426
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tyler Downing
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Offers

Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Half Priced App's; $12 Pizzas; $7 Juicy Lucy Burgers; $1 Off Beer, Wine, & Cocktails A great bar is the heart of any great tavern. That's why we have a huge selection of local and seasonal brews. Expertly crafted cocktails, made with fresh juices, creative infusions, and the perfect balance of spirits. Plus, an impressive wine selection. Bottoms up!

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusty Bucket - Bexley offers "excellent food and attentive staff" with a lively atmosphere, perfect for group gatherings. Highlights include a diverse menu with standout dishes like meatloaf and club sandwiches. Despite occasional service delays due to high demand, the "great happy hour" and friendly servers make it a neighborhood favorite.

277 Reviews

M
Matt
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We like the Rusty Bucket. The food, service, and environment is always good. Price might be a little above average but they serve quality food and a good size portion. Definitely recommend this restaurant
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Cindy
Columbus65 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server made all the difference! He was genuinely friendly, helpful and attentive! He let us camp a bit and catch up (and yes we were mindful-there were plenty of empty tables). Salmon salads were delish!
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Donna
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always treated well at this location. Jolisa, our server, did not disappoint. We had several members of our party arrive at different times and she was quick to help each one upon their arrival.
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Mark
Columbus28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got right in, server Issy was terrific and made sure our drinks and anything we needed was good. Great service. Great food.
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Jackai
Columbus1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentines day date good experience, Ryan was a great waiter & made sure I was good for my time at Rusty Bucket Bexley' Food was fresh & as advertised! Would Recommend Steak Philly!
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Nancy
Columbus1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Quality and taste was great. Price seemed equally as good. Our server was not good about checking back compared to how I witnessed other servers checking back.
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Victor VIP
Columbus7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dane was a fantastic server in sense of the word.
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Sandy VIP
Columbus59 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour is the way to go! $12 pizzas and $7 hamburgers!
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Lisa VIP
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This waitstaff team is awesome- so accommodating and they anticipate needs!
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Katie
Columbus24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I often take my grandfather to this Rusty Bucket location. He has very limited mobility, and the staff always takes care with us. Food is consistently solid, and the bloody mary drinks are terrific (three spice levels).
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FAQs

Rusty Bucket - Bexley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 236-2426.

Rusty Bucket - Bexley is rated 4.8 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

Rusty Bucket - Bexley does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

2158 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209

Additional information

Phone number
(614) 236-2426
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tyler Downing
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Gift card

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Rusty Bucket - Bexley

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Additional information

Gift card

Offers

Happy Hour!!! M - F; 3-6pm Anywhere in the Bucket!

Menu

What 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rusty Bucket - Bexley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rusty Bucket - Bexley restaurant rated?

Does Rusty Bucket - Bexley offer gift cards?

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